Release Archive - FTS5 File Search Tool on Project Indexly

Release v0.8.6

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v0.8.6 (2025-04-29)

Changes

Initial version with SQLite FTS5 search support
Added regex search using custom REGEXP function
Implemented async indexing with asyncio
Improved terminal output highlighting and snippets
Supports .txt, .md, .pdf (OCR), .docx, .xlsx, .html, .htm, .js, .json file types

Release v0.8.8

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v0.8.8 (2025-05-03)

Changes

Implemented CLI filters: –filetype, –date-from, –date-to, –path-contains
Integrated filters with FTS5 and regex search
Added PDF export for search results with optional library switch (–pdf-lib)
Added –export-pdf and –output for flexible output naming
Improved async indexing logic with file hash column for change detection
Re-indexing now skips unchanged files based on SHA-256 hash
Updated README.md with usage examples and feature descriptions

Release v0.9.0

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v0.9.0 (2025-05-04)

Changes

Fixed CLI argument handling for –pdf-lib and –output to prevent errors
Improved internal argument validation for export options
Updated README usage examples for –export-pdf, –pdf-lib, and –output combinations
Clarified usage expectations and corrected mismatched examples

Release v0.9.2

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v0.9.2 (2025-07-03)

Changes

Added fuzzy search support using –fuzzy and –fuzzy-threshold arguments
Implemented saved search profiles: –save-profile and –profile
Introduced ripple animation display (ripple.py) during search and indexing wait times
Added ‘stats’ subcommand to display indexed file counts, tag usage, and DB size
Updated README.md with new options and usage examples

Release v0.9.4

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v0.9.4 (2025-07-10)

Changes

Modularized export logic into export_utils.py (pdf/txt/json)
Modularized filetype extraction into filetype_utils.py
Added caching system with calculate_query_hash() for search results
Separated hashing logic into calculate_hash(content) and calculate_query_hash(term, args)
Integrated .msg and .eml file support with metadata-based virtual tags
Moved virtual tag extraction logic into extract_virtual_tags() in fts_core.py
Improved import structure to avoid circular dependencies

Release v0.9.6

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v0.9.6 (2025-07-29)

Changes

Added CSV file analysis via analyze-csv subcommand with summary export
Integrated pandas for robust CSV parsing and numeric/statistical summary
Added support for image metadata extraction (e.g., resolution, timestamp, camera, format)
Image metadata fields now searchable and filterable via CLI
Updated README with CSV analysis usage and metadata filtering examples

Release v0.9.8

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v0.9.8 (2025-08-22)

Changes

Full CLI migration to argparse subparsers
Enhanced FTS5 search with logical operators, input validation, and snippet support
Regex search fully integrated with caching and context characters
Persistent cache with –no-cache flags
Optimized cache refresh using batch DB checks and list comprehensions
Added CSV analysis subcommand with delimiter detection, stats, and export
Extended filetype support: .pptx, .epub, .odt, images with metadata
Unified metadata extraction for documents and images
Fixed bugs: import errors, watcher issues, PDF export fonts, cache reuse, relative imports
Ripple effect integration and colored CLI output restored

Release v1.0.0

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.0.0 (2025-09-05)

Changes

Unified snippet logic across FTS5 and regex search
Aligned regex output with FTS search including colored highlights and tags
Refactored fuzzy_fallback and search_fts5 with consistent snippet generation and tag enrichment
Fixed cache stale checks: proper hash computation, tuple unpacking in extract_text_from_file
Deduplication added in cache refresh to prevent duplicate paths
Fixed migrate history command: corrected show_migrations argument mismatch
Refactored handle_regex and handle_search for cleaner flow
Improved extract_text_from_file consistency (returns text, metadata tuple)
Introduced setup.ps1 bootstrap script with UpdateOnly, FreshInstall, CheckOnly, and Purge modes
Added winget.yaml to bootstrap Windows dependencies alongside pip
Confirmed minimum Python version requirement is 3.9+

Release v1.0.1

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.0.1 (2025-09-20)

Changes

fix: FAQ shortcode use global site.Data instead of .Site.Data to prevent context errors
fix: replace Colorama with Rich markup for search term highlighting
Removed Colorama-based highlighting that output raw ANSI codes ([31m etc.)
Implemented Rich markup ([bold red]…[/bold red]) for consistent terminal colors
Ensures highlighted search terms render correctly in PowerShell 7+, Linux, and macOS
Keeps snippet context in yellow while matched terms show in bold red, when using search

Release v1.0.2

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.0.2 (2025-09-20)

Changes

meta: corrected project URLs in pyproject.toml for PyPI
Homepage now points to Netlify site instead of GitHub
Documentation link updated to Netlify /docs section
Source and Issues remain on GitHub
No code or API changes in this release

Release v1.0.3

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.0.3 (2025-10-12)

Changes

feat(rename-file): added support for pattern-based file renaming with placeholders {date}, {title}, and {counter}
feat(rename-file): implemented –counter-format flag for customizable numeric padding
feat(rename-file): added –date-format option with validation and flexible date structures
feat(rename-file): introduced –dry-run preview mode for safe rename simulation
feat(rename-file): added directory and recursive renaming capabilities
feat(rename-file): enabled automatic database sync via –update-db flag
feat(rename-file): added per-date counters with formatting and improved collision handling
refactor(rename-file): optimized filename cleaning, path normalization, and DB synchronization during rename operations
feat(mtw): add new MTW (Minitab Worksheet) extraction feature with independent WorksheetInfo metadata and cleaning refinements
feat(mtw): refine MTW metadata extraction with improved structure validation and isolation for more accurate indexing
fix(search): correct metadata JOIN logic and cache refresh handling for more stable and accurate search results
fix: replace Colorama with Rich markup for consistent cross-platform search term highlighting
opt(fts5): improve logical expression parsing, sanitization, and query performance for complex search operators (AND, OR, NOT, NEAR)
opt(fts5): fine-tune FTS5 logical expression normalization with runtime NEAR/N detection for improved search accuracy
docs: added comprehensive Hugo documentation and examples for rename-file usage and pattern customization

Release v1.0.4

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.0.4 (2025-10-26)

Changes

feat(csv-cleaning): implemented a fully automated CSV data cleaning pipeline with smart datetime parsing, mixed-type handling, missing-value imputation, and Rich-based summary display
feat(csv-cleaning): added delimiter fallback detection and dynamic visualization integration for clean and intuitive data exploration
feat(csv-cleaning): improved compatibility with numeric, categorical, and mixed-type columns, ensuring robust handling of nullable Pandas dtypes (Int64, Float64, object)
feat(csv-cleaning): integrated data cleaning with live chart previews (ASCII, Matplotlib, and Plotly) and summary export for downstream analytics
docs(cleaning): added comprehensive documentation, developer notes, and usage examples for the auto-clean pipeline
fix(csv-cleaning): resolved datetime format help string issue and enhanced scatter plot visualization behavior for diverse datasets
feat(csv-visualization): introduced unified visualization engine supporting numeric, categorical, and datetime axes with adaptive aggregation and clean auto-formatting
feat(csv-visualization): added automatic detection and conversion of Pandas dtypes, datetime strings, and category labels for seamless plotting
feat(csv-visualization): implemented dual rendering system (Plotly for interactive and Matplotlib for static/headless environments) with graceful fallback
feat(csv-visualization): added smart aggregation by mean for duplicate x-values and adaptive axis formatting for categorical, numeric, and datetime data
feat(csv-visualization): enabled high-quality exports to HTML, PNG, and SVG with automatic title and label generation
fix(csv-visualization): ensured robust handling of missing or mixed-value columns without crashes; improved data type coercion and visualization stability
docs(visualization): updated developer and user documentation to cover CSV visualization setup, supported chart types, and example pipelines
feat(db-update): added automatic backup and safe FTS5 database rebuild with schema validation and CLI integration for consistent metadata handling
refactor(db-update): relocated alias column from file_index to file_metadata and updated all dependent queries for schema clarity
feat(db-update): improved schema migration utility with timestamped backups, vacuum optimization, and detailed logging for safer updates
docs: optimized documentation for SEO and GitHub visibility; added structured metadata, improved keyword coverage, and refreshed README sections
meta: prepared project Indexly v1.0.4 release with unified CSV cleaning and visualization capabilities, enhanced database reliability, and improved developer experience

Release v1.0.5

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.0.5 (2025-11-29)

Changes

fix(loader): correctly validate .ndjson files when extension is provided, resolving NDJSON fallback and allowing Indexly-exported concatenated logs to be analyzed directly
feat(log-clean): added multi-log cleaning with NDJSON/CSV export, path normalization and filename sanitization
fix(analyze-json): prevent fallback warnings for structured JSON inputs and improve structured detection
feat(json): added Socrata/OpenData JSON detection with safe streaming extractor for large datasets
fix(json): unified JSON analysis logic and ensured correct scalar statistics persistence
feat(json): enhanced JSON pipeline with deeper structure handling, array summarization, and improved metadata propagation
fix(json): corrected test-case handling, flattening logic, and numeric-like string normalization
feat(json): introduced json_cache_normalizer and integrated stable cache normalization into JSON pipeline
feat(xml): implemented full generic XML analysis, including XRechnung (all 3 formats), nested dictionaries, and invoice-compatible treeview summaries
fix(xml): resolved dataset summary preview by properly using db_dict/summary fallbacks
feat(excel): added multi-sheet Excel support and unified loader behavior for XLSX metadata and summaries
feat(parquet): improved parquet analysis pipeline, normalization, markdown summary, and treeview generation
feat(csv): unified CSV/Parquet/Excel export logic and improved CSV visualization & summary statistics
feat(timeseries): enhanced multi-series time-series pipeline with aggregation, resampling, and visualization integration
feat(visualization): improved visualization pipeline (Plotly + Matplotlib) and stabilized column type inference
fix(datetime): unified datetime parsing, preserved non-datetime fields, and ensured stable derived features (calendar week, date parts)
feat(cleaning): added advanced CSV auto-clean pipeline with robust chunking, fallback logic, summary persistence, and error handling
feat(loader): improved universal loader detection across CSV, JSON, XML, YAML, Excel, and Parquet, ensuring safer DataFrame assignment
feat(analysis): unified orchestration layer for analyze-file, analyze-json, and analyze-csv to guarantee predictable pipeline delegation
feat(search-cache): added JSON normalization and improved hierarchical summary handling for summarize-search
feat(cli): improved CLI version output, license excerpt, and project-links in –version
docs: updated documentation for JSON, XML, CSV pipelines and visualization; improved SEO metadata and Hugo structure
meta: prepared Indexly v1.0.5 release including NDJSON fix, enhanced loaders, unified pipelines, and improved stability across all formats

Release v1.0.6

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.0.6 (2026-01-10)

Changes

fix(log): enforced LOG_MAX_BYTES to prevent uncontrolled incremental log growth
fix(ignore): improved ignore preset loading, loader cache handling, path matching, and CLI inspection output
fix(backup): corrected auto-backup detection, incremental diff logic, and optimized backup chain restore flow
fix(analyze-db): ensured save_json receives Path objects during persistence
fix(db): corrected primary key handling in schema summaries for tables without explicit primary keys
fix(diagrams): fixed Mermaid ER diagram generation and export reliability
fix(cli): resolved argparse %% escape issue in datetime format help text
fix(json): prevented non-numeric summary crashes by safely decoding byte values
fix(tests): added pytest-asyncio dependency and registered asyncio marker for strict async test validation
feat(backup): implemented full and incremental backup system with encrypted (.enc) Zstandard restore support
feat(backup): added dynamic auto-backup script generation
feat(ignore): restructured ignore system with presets, enhanced folder ignores, and cross-platform .indexlyignore support
feat(ignore): added CLI ignore rule parsing and inspection output
feat(compare): implemented enhanced file and folder comparison with GitHub-style diff visualization
feat(cli): enhanced show-help output and integrated organizer lister execution
feat(organizer): integrated organizer lister feature into CLI execution flow
feat(semantic-filter): implemented Tier 1/2/3 semantic filtering with enriched metadata handling
feat(update): added automatic update checking utilities with human-readable timestamps
feat(watcher): stabilized file watcher with full path normalization, async-safe logging, and improved event handling
feat(analyze-db): introduced full analyze-db pipeline with schema inspection, profiling, relation detection, adjacency graphs, Mermaid ER diagrams, and export utilities
feat(analyze-db): added advanced DB profiling with parallel execution, per-table timeouts, row estimation, and largest-table detection
feat(json): added Indexly JSON reader with rich summaries, numeric and non-numeric metrics, schema previews, and treeview support
feat(packaging): added Homebrew formula generation and automated publish-homebrew workflow
chore(logging): upgraded logging_utils to enterprise-grade async-safe JSON logging and unified LogManager
chore(logging): switched backup, restore, and watcher logs to structured JSON output and reduced INFO noise
chore(deps): added requests dependency and improved log sorting by year/month
chore(legal): updated project license
refactor(logging): unified index logging via _unified_log_entry for consistent per-file metadata records
refactor(db): unified DB loader outputs and enhanced detection modules
docs(cli): clarified analyze-file help by file type and extended DB update documentation
meta: prepared Indexly v1.0.6 with major stability, backup, logging, ignore-system, database analysis, and distribution improvements

Release v1.0.7

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.0.7 (2026-01-16)

Changes

feat(organize): introduced profile-based directory scaffolding with modular rules and safe placement planning
feat(organize): added dry-run placement planner with detailed logging and hash-based safety checks
feat(doctor): finalized Health profile scaffold and improved profile placement validation
fix(doctor): restricted –auto-fix usage to –profile-db for safer database operations
fix(deps): guarded SciPy installation on Python 3.13 and pinned NumPy/SciPy for stable CI and local installs
fix(build): hardened pyproject.toml dependency constraints to prevent broken resolver states
docs: prepared and structured documentation for Hugo-based site publishing
docs: updated and aligned documentation in preparation for the v1.0.7 release

Release v1.0.8

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.0.8 (2026-01-17)

Changes

fix(github actions): GitHub Actions: added missing Homebrew tap authentication token to enable automated brew releases.

Release v1.0.9

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.0.9 (2026-01-17)

Changes

fix(github actions): Updated Homebrew workflow to audit formula by name instead of file path.

Release v1.1.0

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.1.0 (2026-01-17)

Changes

Fixed Homebrew formula generation pipeline
Resolved Formula/indexly.rb creation failures due to GitHub tarball delays
Corrected brew audit –strict indexly usage (formula name instead of file path)
Added proper tap registration for local formula discovery
Clean workflow: no dummy SHA256 hacks, real validation for production tags

Release v1.1.1

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.1.1 (2026-01-17)

Changes

Fix(ci): use –formular flag for Homebrew audit after audit behavior change

Release v1.1.2

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.1.2 (2026-01-17)

Changes

fix(brew): use bin/indexly in formula test block for Homebrew audit
chore(brew): update generate_brew_formula.py template for correct formula output
fix(ci): adjust brew audit & style steps to use formula name, not path
chore(release): prepare for automated Homebrew release workflow v1.1.2
clean: remove exposed private key from repo

Release v1.1.3

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.1.3 (2026-01-18)

Changes

fix(brew): vendor Python runtime dependencies to produce a fully functional Homebrew install
feat(brew): extend generate_brew_formula.py with PyPI resource resolution and sha256 verification
fix(brew): delegate heavy numeric stack (numpy, pandas, scipy, matplotlib) to Homebrew dependencies
fix(brew): ensure indexly runs out-of-the-box after brew install without missing imports
chore(release): stabilize Homebrew publishing pipeline for future releases

Release v1.1.4

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.1.4 (2026-01-18)

Changes

fix(brew): correct Homebrew formula dependencies order and remove vendored numeric stack
fix(brew): rename Python resources to match PyPI package names (e.g., extract-msg)
feat(brew): fully automate generate_brew_formula.py to produce Formula/indexly.rb from tag
fix(brew): ensure workflow generates formula fresh and copies to homebrew-indexly tap
chore(release): improve GitHub Actions publish-homebrew workflow reliability and audit steps

Release v1.1.5

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.1.5 (2026-01-19)

Changes

docs(install): rewrite installation guide with full pip and Homebrew workflows for users and developers
docs(install): document Homebrew shell setup and indexly() wrapper for reliable CLI execution
chore(brew): integrate verified Homebrew formula with caveats into generate_brew_formula.py
chore(release): prepare Homebrew tap and documentation for v1.1.5 without code changes

Release v1.1.6

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.1.6 (2026-01-19)

Changes

chore(brew): remove caveats from formula to pass audit –strict
chore(brew): update generate_brew_formula.py to produce audit-compatible formula without trailing blank lines
fix(brew): ensure Formula/indexly.rb has no trailing blank lines after final ’end'
chore(release): prepare v1.1.6 for tagging and Homebrew tap release

Release v1.1.7

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.1.7 (2026-01-19)

Changes

fix(brew): escape Ruby #{libexec} interpolation in generate_brew_formula.py to prevent CI NameError
chore(release): prepare documentation and Homebrew metadata for v1.1.7

Release v1.1.8

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.1.8 (2026-01-20)

Changes

fix(brew): update generate_brew_formula.py to properly trim trailing blank lines in the formula
chore(brew): cleanly close triple-quoted formula block before writing to disk to ensure Homebrew audit passes
chore(release): prepare v1.1.8 documentation and Homebrew tap release

Release v1.1.9

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.1.9 (2026-01-20)

Changes

fix(brew): prevent extra trailing blank line when writing formula in generate_brew_formula.py, ensuring Homebrew audit passes
chore(release): prepare v1.1.9 documentation and Homebrew tap release

Release v1.2.0

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Release v1.2.0 (2026-01-20)

Changes

fix(brew): move Homebrew formula template outside Python to avoid accidental trailing blank lines and pass audit
chore(release): update generate_brew_formula.py for v1.2.0 formula generation
chore(docs): prepare v1.2.0 release notes and Homebrew tap documentation